The Baltimore Ravens have a noteworthy injury situation to monitor heading into Sunday's game against the New England Patriots.
Baltimore added Kyle Hamilton on Friday. injury reportindicating that the All-Pro's safety was questionable due to an ankle injury. He was a limited participant Friday after practicing full time all week.
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Hamilton has been a mainstay of Baltimore's defense since joining the team as the No. 14 pick in 2022. The former Notre Dame star has 87 tackles, two forced fumbles and one sack this season while playing 98 percent of defensive snaps when active.
Hamilton missed one game earlier this year with a groin injury. Without the two-time Pro Bowler, the shorthanded Ravens allowed 417 yards in a 44-10 loss to the Houston Texans.
Baltimore's defense has not performed to its usual standards this season, ranking 23rd with 344.4 yards allowed per game. The 7-7 Ravens have given up 22.9 points per game since failing to beat Joe Burrow's Cincinnati Bengals in Week 15, but they remain in danger of missing the playoffs for the first time ever. Hamilton's career.
John Harbaugh's Ravens are one game behind the Pittsburgh Steelers ahead of the AFC North. They will look to win their final home game of the regular season before finishing their schedule in Green Bay and Pittsburgh.
The Patriots also face a number of health concerns on defense. Together with excluding Robert Spillane, they listed Harold Landry III, Marcus Jones, Carlton Davis III and Christian Barmore as questionable for Sunday night's game.
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